Acts of Faith is a thoughtful and inspirational work that explores the unique pressures on people of color with great insight and sensitivity. This program confronts the four basic areas that create stress and imbalance for people of color: the relationships with ourselves, with the world, with each other, and with money. No matter who you are or where you are in any of these areas, Iyanla Vanzant tells you that you can make changes, realize improvement and eliminate stress in all of your relationships. Download and start listening now!

Quotes & Awards

“Overflowing with positive energy, Acts of Faith is a timeless collection of daily meditations for people of color. The carefully crafted messages of spirituality and comfort provide meaningful direction and hope for many issues. The ideal gift for yourself or a loved one.”

BarnesandNoble.com, editorial review

“Acts of Faith is an important spiritual resource for African-Americans and other people of all colors.”

Linda Villarosa, senior editor, Essence

“Acts of Faith is a dazzling collection of meditative statements. It should be a standard work for a long time. Iyanla Vanzant has found a way to help us keep body and soul whole.”

" I've had this devotional for 5 years now and its still such a breath of fresh air! "

Tamara Dove | 12/30/2013

" Wish there were more than 5 stars!!!!!! Great daily motivator "

Penelope | 12/26/2013

" This book is a day to day quote to inspire you, I love Iyanla Vanzant. "

Nadine Renee | 12/7/2013

" This is a wonderful daily devotional for anyone interested in growing spiritually. "

Dee Reader :-) | 11/17/2013

" Wonderful daily mediation/reflection resource. "

Nichole | 8/21/2013

" Daily affirmations that are timeless. Great for daily meditation no matter what your faith or creed. "

Lesley-Gail | 7/18/2013

" A lovely and inspirational book, with a year long of antidotes that can help you weather any storm. "

Pj | 3/25/2013

" Continuous read/inspirational "

Faith | 2/21/2013

" This is a great book for people who reflect on life, its experiences, and all that it brings. Great for letting your reflections impact your life. "

Kathy | 2/21/2013

" Read it every day! "

Shanali | 1/29/2013

" Good sense wisdom, but not what I was looking to read at this time. "

Zafirah Muhammad | 1/19/2013

" this book makes a great gift for daily reflections. "

Diane Todd | 11/15/2012

" I have been reading this book for 18 years, faithfully everyday I read a page daily and then when I get to the end I go back to the first page. This daily read had enlighted me, empowered me and helped beyond my wildest dreams. "

Devoynne | 8/9/2012

" a forever keeper. "

Crystal Belle | 2/21/2012

" this keeps me going every day. great meditations and prayers. "

Carleen | 12/24/2011

" "If you want to know the end, look at the beginning." - African Proverb "

Dania Standifer | 6/19/2011

" Great daily inspiration! I would recommend to everyone. Helps keep you focused. Don't know when I finished it, but it was some years ago. I'm rereading and sharing it now. "

Nzinga | 6/10/2011

" Love this book a must have! "

Tanti | 5/19/2011

" My second bible. And even easier to understand than the Book itself. "

Silvia | 5/16/2011

" This is one of the best books I have ever read. "

Lyght Jones | 8/27/2010

" Beautifully written, to make a little pocket manual full of wisdom "

Lesley-Gail | 4/10/2010

" A lovely and inspirational book, with a year long of antidotes that can help you weather any storm.
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Isis | 8/1/2009

" This inspiring book showed me how to change negative thinking and actions in order to enhance the power within.
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Shanali | 7/21/2009

" Good sense wisdom, but not what I was looking to read at this time.
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Faith | 5/17/2009

" This is a great book for people who reflect on life, its experiences, and all that it brings. Great for letting your reflections impact your life.
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Crystal | 2/1/2009

" this keeps me going every day. great meditations and prayers.
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Penelope | 11/29/2007

" This book is a day to day quote to inspire you, I love Iyanla Vanzant.
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About the Author

Iyanla Vanzant is an accomplished author and speaker. Her book In the Meantime was a #1 New York Times bestseller and went on to spend twenty weeks on the list. As a nationally recognized speaker, she has sold out venues like New York’s Jacob Javits Center, the Grand Ole Opry, and Atlanta’s Civic Center. She was also a regular contributor to the The Oprah Winfrey Show. Vanzant has received numerous accolades for her work, most notably an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work. The mother of three and grandmother of four, she lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.

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